Unboxing is always the most fun when you get a new gadget. Since I just love getting new devices, I frequently find myself in the position of either being torn between ripping open the packaging and quickly setting up what ever the new technology (much like a kid), or that of being a more rational adult, one that realizes that I have to take box shots and product shots as I go so that I can carefully document the process. For me, a sign of a product that interests me is one where I just can’t wait to be the kid. In this case, I couldn’t wait to get my Slingbox going!
Packaging has become more and more important to manufacturers, it seems. The clear winner, in my opinion, of beauty in packaging is Apple. They have a simplicity and elegance that is often copied but usually these attempts are not equal to and definitely not better than what Apple has mastered. To me, product packages should have the following requirements:
- Easy to open
- Quickly see the product in a “good way”
- Be able to access all of the “extra parts” quickly
- Have a Quick Start Guide or the Instructions readily accessible
- Not produce a lot of garbage
- Use Recycled and post-consumer waste packaging
- Have good product shots on the box along with key features and compatibility information
So this post will cover two unboxings and discussion of the items therein: the SlingLink and Slingbox PRO-HD.
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